IAAF Member News
OESAA welcomes BILSTEIN to membership
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is thrilled to announce BILSTEIN as the group’s newest affiliate, becoming the latest brand to align itself with the organisation’s pas…
Rain Data relaunches its website and launches Codex
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Rain Data offers the industry's only elastic indexing of vehicle parts as an alternative to the competition. Rain Data Director Tony Waddle told us that while the company still provides bespoke data c…
Lumileds supports next generation technicians with Philips product
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
In what is set to be the first steps of a wider national initiative, Lumileds is delighted to have partnered with Coventry College’s Motor Vehicle Department for the supply of Philips vehicle lighting…
SKF Recognized by General Motors as Overdrive Award Winner and a 2021 Supplier of the Year
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
SKF, a leading global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication, has been named an Overdrive Award winner as part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. First presented in 2012, the O…
Motul joins classic car loan project
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Motul becomes the latest name to help young people experience, first-hand, running a historic vehicle thanks to the Classic Car Loan Project. Motul is proud to have become the official lubricants part…
NGK riders ready for 2022 World Speedway Championship
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Speedway supporter NGK’s all-star line-up of riders will be competing in the first Grand Prix of the 2022 World Championship season in Croatia on Saturday (April 30). The ignition and sensor specialis…
NGK-sponsored Breen in third place in WRC standings
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team narrowly missed out on its third podium result of the season with Irishman Craig Breen taking fourth place in the 2022 Croatia Rally. M-Sport Ford’s fle…
Corteco: Design for sustainability
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Plastic has a somewhat tarnished reputation. But not all plastic is made equal. Single-use products that land in the trash after just a few minutes are, of course, harmful to the environment. Yet no-o…
Mintex provides stopping power behind Jaguar Land Speed Record attempt
Date: Tuesday 26 April 2022
TMD Friction’s renowned Mintex braking brand is providing the stopping power behind racing instructor and bodyshop owner Kevin Bourne’s Jaguar XJ6, as he looks to write his name in the history books a…
Lucas Oil driver delivers podium and presentation finishes
Date: Tuesday 26 April 2022
Tony Lynch and his Lucas Oil-sponsored MR2 delivered a podium finish and impressed the pit lane judges with the award for best vehicle presentation at the first meeting of the 2022 Retro Rallycross Ch…
Alliance Automotive Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Knoll GmbH
Date: Tuesday 26 April 2022
Leading European automotive aftermarket group Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has finalised the acquisition of all shares in Knoll GmbH (Knoll) and Transport + Logistik Schleiz GmbH. At the same time,…
F4 evolves for 2022 and Motul is once again series official lubricant partner
Date: Monday 25 April 2022
The 2022 season is one of huge significance for the ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA. With an all-new car and engine combination, this important first rung on the ladder of single seater…
Investment key for auto companies as motorists face increased car repair costs
Date: Monday 25 April 2022
Tightened legal frameworks, geopolitical uncertainties and technological advancements mean there is a greater need for automotive repairers to upskill and invest in the future in order to provide a cr…
Huge demand for first post lockdown REPXPERT Academy training event
Date: Monday 25 April 2022
Schaeffler’s plans to relaunch its REPXPERT Academy roadshows have been given a major boost, thanks to the incredible number of people pre-registering for the first event, which will take place at the…
Serenco UK added to IAAF’s growing membership
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing to grow its membership and has added automotive tools and equipment wholesaler, Serenco UK to its network. Established in 2000, S…
sales-i in pole position for the BTCC 2022 season with continued sponsorship of Power Maxed Racing
Date: Thursday 21 April 2022
sales-i, the sales enablement software with data analytics and CRM, announced its renewed sponsorship of Power Maxed Racing (PMR) for the fifth year. Power Maxed, the leading brand of cleaning and det…
sales-i: How to increase sustainability - by focusing on your customers
Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022
An important sustainable approach, but often overlooked is to improve your customer retention. This approach is not only more cost-effective than new customer acquisition, but also the more profitable…
BTCC legend Gordon Shedden gets set for another championship bid as GS Yuasa ambassador
Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022
Triple British Touring Car Champion, Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden is set to continue his position as brand ambassador for GS Yuasa as the global battery manufacturer powers him on his 2022 British Touring C…
Motul and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK look forward to further success together in 2022
Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022
Motul is delighted to continue its partnership with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK works team in this year’s British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) campaign. The team, run by Cheshire-based Speedworks Mo…
ZF’s Global Remanufacturing Initiatives Support Sustainability Commitment
Date: Thursday 14 April 2022
Today, in recognition of Global Remanufacturing Day, ZF confirmed its continued commitment to remanufacturing and the resulting substantial positive impacts to the environment, economy, and product li…
Alliance Automotive Group acquires Lausan Group in Spain
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
Leading European automotive aftermarket group Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has finalised the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Lausan Group (Lausan+Soulima). Lausan, currently majority-owned by …
IAAF Exclusive! GCA Survey calls for personal, transparent and efficient process
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
The Glen Callum Associates (GCA) Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment Survey 2022 has highlighted the importance of personal contact and how the process of recruitment should be a key tool in the sales …
LKQ Euro Car Parts switches Customers' Pennies donations to DEC in support of Ukraine crisis
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has changed the beneficiary of customer donations via its charity partner Pennies to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), to support victims of the war in Ukraine. The leading c…
IAAF membership network grows with Prestige Wheels addition
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with the addition of alloy wheel refurbishing agent Prestige Wheels. Prestige Wheels has over 20 years’ exp…
UK Garage & Bodyshop Event provides platform for entire Autotech Training offering
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
Showcasing its entire training offering at the forthcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event (Stand A40) Autotech Training will demonstrate to visitors at the show how they can upskill their workforce to…
Electric cars need green electricity. Fuel cell vehicles need hydrogen. - a commentary from Corteco
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
There is still the need for “filling stations” for electric cars. Even if the electricity for the e-vehicle, in the absence of a Wallbox, comes out of an electric outlet, it still has to be generated.…
NGK-sponsored Hamilton remains with Team HARD. Racing in 2022
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
British racing driver Nic Hamilton – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – is confirmed to drive for Team HARD. Racing’s Cupra Leon line-up for the 2022 Kwik Fit British Touring Car…
MEYLE Performance: MEYLE continues its successful motorsport sponsorship and looks forward to an exciting race season in 2022
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
MEYLE has a long-running connection to motorsport, as it plays a key role in product development, in particular as a test ground under real-life conditions. The Hamburg manufacturer is delighted to co…
Ring Carnation and OSRAM to light up CV Show 2022 with next generation in power management and lighting solutions
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
Ring Carnation, the vehicle conversion electrical specialist, will be demonstrating the next generation of power management at the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place 24th – 26th May, at the NE…
Mintex opens two championship seasons at Donington Park
Date: Tuesday 12 April 2022
Mintex provided the stopping power at the season openers of the Focus Cup and EnduroKA Series, which took place at Donington Park circuit 2nd-3rd April. The Focus Cup and EnduroKA Series are one-make …
Classic Motor Hub becomes latest Motul partner
Date: Monday 11 April 2022
In its ongoing expansion into the classic sector, Motul is delighted to announce that it is joining forces with Gloucestershire’s foremost historic motoring centre, the Classic Motor Hub. Situated a c…
Arnold Clark Autoparts scoop Branch Team of the Year award
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts was named Branch Team of the Year at the CAT Awards 2022, as voted for by professionals within the automotive aftermarket. The prestigious awards ceremony took place at Manchest…
Lubricants giant Motul joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive lubricants manufacturer Motul to its membership. Established in 1853, Motul is renowned in the automotive industry for …
Robinson’s racing ahead with NGK
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
Seven-time UK pro mod champion Andy Robinson returns to drag racing this month in his NGK-sponsored race car ‘Anger Management 2.0’. He will be in action at Northamptonshire’s Santa Pod Raceway over t…
CEI joins TecDoc to increase global recognition
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
CEI has decided to present their products in the TecDoc Catalogue, the leading aftermarket catalogue. The product range of the Italian parts manufacturer includes a wide range of spare parts for gearb…
Ring Automotive to bring latest tools & equipment to UK Garage & Bodyshop event 2022
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
Ring Automotive has announced its participation at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022 and will showcase its wide range of innovative tools and equipment, designed especially with technicians in m…
VARTA supports Racing Team T Sport Bernau at Truck Championship
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
As a technology partner and sponsor, VARTA is supporting the T Sport Bernau team starting this year's racing season, which has been successful for them in the FIA European Truck Racing Championship fo…
FPS make the move to Ireland
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
FPS are pleased to announce that they will open their brand new RDC in Belfast, Ireland on 11th April 2022 as part of their continuous expansion plans. The ambition for the new site is to provide cust…
Autotechnica with AS-PL
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
On Wednesday, March 30th, the Autotechnica fair ended. The visit to the capital of Belgium turned out to be busy and fruitful for our employees. The Autotechnica fair inaugurated a series of industry …
Banner ‘Leap’ To Help With Birthday Celebration
Date: Monday 04 April 2022
Birthdays for most of us are obviously annual events, but that’s not always the case. So when it came to the attention of Banner BDM, Russell Shea, that one of his customers was a ‘leapling’ he took t…
Leading automotive distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts scoops two gongs at CAT Awards 2022
Date: Friday 01 April 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK and Republic of Ireland’s leading automotive parts distributor, is celebrating two wins at the prestigious CAT Awards 2022. It was named ‘Factor of the Year’, following 12 m…
Automotive aftermarket unites to fire up the talent shortage conversation at Talent Recharge
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Last week, over 200 senior leaders from OEMs, dealer groups, independents and the tyre, paint and body sectors united alongside automotive industry trade bodies and representatives from the education …
Approved Garages confirm multi-year sponsorship of NAPA & Apec Racing
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Approved Garages are delighted to confirm sponsorship of BTCC teams NAPA Racing UK and Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan. The multi-year sponsorship enables Approved Garages to feature prominently across…
DENSO’s 2022 League of True Mechanics competition opens in April with a £2,000 holiday voucher among many other fabulous prizes up for grabs!
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
The competition combines high quality, IMI accredited, online technical training and assessment, with prize winning opportunities to give technicians throughout the UK and Ireland the opportunity to b…
Comline Richardson Racing is go for 2022! Comline becomes title partner of Porsche Carrera Cup GB series contender
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Leading British aftermarket parts brand, Comline Auto Parts (Comline), is thrilled to announce that it has struck a title partnership agreement with Richardson Racing for the 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup …
Apec join the BTCC with Motorbase Performance
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Apec are delighted to join this year’s 2022 British Touring Car Championship as lead sponsors of Motorbase Performance, forming Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan. Ahead of what looks to be an exciting ye…
WAI recognised with TecDoc Premier Data Supplier accreditation
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAI has been awarded Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc. The TecDoc system from TecAlliance is the leading spare parts catalogue system in the independent autom…
NGK suspends business operations in Russia and Belarus
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
NGK has announced it has suspended its commercial operations in Russia and Belarus until further notice. In a letter to customers, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd Managing Director Marko Wowczyna said that t…
NAPA Racing UK expands into Porsche Carrera Cup GB
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
NAPA Racing UK, alongside Motorbase Performance, has today confirmed it will also field a car in BTCC support category the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship, with top team JTR. Joe Tandy Racing (JTR…
K&S McKenzie shortlisted for award
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
Carlisle based motor factor, K&S McKenzie, have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s North West Family Business Awards in the Wholesalers category. The award ceremony will take place in Li…
